French authorities are investigating death threats received by three Israeli athletes participating in the Paris Olympic Games. The threats are believed to be linked to Iranian hackers who have also leaked personal information of Israeli athletes online. Israeli officials have heightened security measures to protect athletes and are working with French authorities to address the threats.
A rocket attack on a football field in northern Israel, blamed on Hezbollah by Israeli officials, killed 12 youngsters and wounded 18. While Hezbollah denied involvement, Israel vowed a harsh response, raising fears of a broader escalation. The attack follows escalating border tensions, with Hezbollah claiming casualties in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese territory.
CIA Director William Burns will meet with his Israeli and Egyptian counterparts, as well as Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Rome this weekend to discuss the ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations. The meeting comes amid growing international pressure on Israel to reach a deal and as Israel seeks changes to the truce plan and the release of hostages held by Hamas.
An Israeli airstrike has targeted a school in central Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 people, according to Palestinian health officials. The situation is still developing, and further updates are expected.
Israel has ordered the evacuation of a crowded humanitarian zone in Gaza, citing plans for a military operation targeting Hamas militants in Khan Younis. This is the second evacuation order in a week for Palestinians fleeing the conflict, further displacing those seeking safety. The move comes after Israeli airstrikes on Khan Younis killed at least 70 people, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Rome next week to participate in peace talks aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the conflict with Hamas. These talks follow discussions with U.S. officials and come amidst escalating tensions and calls for a resolution to the ongoing conflict.
Israel has proposed changes to the second stage of the ceasefire deal with Hamas, demanding a vetting mechanism for Palestinians returning from southern Gaza to their homes in the north and maintaining control of the ‘Philadelphi Corridor’. These demands have been rejected by Hamas and Egypt, further complicating the already fragile negotiations.
The UK, under its new Labour government, has abandoned a plan to challenge the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction over Israeli leaders. The previous government had sought to argue that the court lacked jurisdiction over Israeli nationals in the context of the Palestinian territories. However, the new government has stated that it will not pursue this proposal, maintaining that the matter is for the court to decide.
Vice President Kamala Harris’s handling of pro-Hamas protests during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. has ignited debate about her stance on U.S.-Israel relations. Republican Jewish Coalition National Political Director Sam Markstein criticizes Harris’s response as weak and claims her actions are indicative of a potential Harris presidency, highlighting concerns about her commitment to the U.S.-Israel alliance. The protests, marked by burning American flags and anti-Semitic slogans, have fueled anxieties about rising antisemitism in the U.S., particularly within the context of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Thousands of protestors gathered in Washington D.C. on Wednesday to demonstrate against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the US Congress. While most protests remained peaceful, a segment of the crowd turned violent, resulting in the burning of an American flag, clashes with law enforcement, and arrests.
